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Charting a Path Forward for Behavioral Health After the Public Health Emergency

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Cessation of PHE telehealth, prescribing, and mental health access exceptions could impact the Medicaid population the most. Twenty-one percent of Medicaid enrollees have mild, moderate, or severe SUD, compared to 16% of commercially insured individuals. And as of the latest data, 7.3% And as of the latest data, 7.3%

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How UPMC's virtual-first healthcare model works

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UPMC Central Pennsylvania, a hospital that in 2021 achieved Stage 7, the top of the HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model, has been a leader in telemedicine, with more than two dozen robust virtual care programs. "This shows that it is being used by all types of patients," Saiyed noted.

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Legislators and healthcare orgs rally in favor of bipartisan telehealth bill

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" American Telemedicine Association CEO Ann Mond Johnson called the originating and geographic site requirements, which have historically restricted eligible telehealth areas for reimbursement, "arbitrary barriers. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., " she said. "We need to work together," said Drobac.

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Health Provider News – June 3, 2022

Hall Render

NCH Healthcare System switching vendor for electronic medical records in early June. to extend Medicaid coverage up to 12 months after birth. Enrollment ticking up in Missouri’s expanded Medicaid program, but rollout still rocky. Montana Hires a Medicaid Director With a Managed-Care Past. NEW JERSEY.